For the second year, CUPPAD has through the Regional Prosperity Initiative, developed a competitive grant program to enhance, develop, and facilitate place making projects and initiatives in the region. A total of $60,000 will be distributed. Grants between $500 and $5,000 are available, requiring a 1:1 match cash and/or in-kind. The deadline is June 1, 2017 for projects taking place between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.